Yes, he was 12 years old when he died. He was our first house dog and he was (literally) the way I got my daughter to sleep in her own bed (she's 17 now.) We are dog lovers and have had many (still do) but D-Bear is the most special. He was our first experience with how a dog in the house can become sooo very much a member of the family.

I can see it in the pets. You must be an animal lover or work with them a lot. I feel the same way with the foods. lol I'm a nurse, but I absolutely LOVE to cook. Once I started making food for my peeps, I completely stopped working on my other mods. heh Now I'm trying recipes in the kitchen and thinking "I wonder if I can make that show up in the game..."

I completely understand about the job and you are absolutely correct. We've been through that too. My hubby is now an electrician, but we've put him through EMT school, a little college and he's tried several other jobs as well. Everybody is happier when they finally find the thing that they are comfy doing and the right place to do it. Wish him the best from me!